Who drives the most mediocre car?

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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    I drive the Bang Bus. :twisted:
    That's cool. I just want to be the passenger.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
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    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited September 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    A 1999 Lexus ES300 with 207,000 miles on it and still drives and runs beautifully. I will drive it till it dies as I see no need to get rid of it..

    Yep, mine is a '96 with 203,000, runs and drives better than some new American models for sure. No rattles, body noises, etc. My daughter has a newer Cobalt, what a POS.

    My other car is a '98 Accord.....also runs like a top aside from being somewhat neglected over the years. 165,000 on that one too. I also hate car payments and with some cars costing the price of a condo these days, I sure don't need the added expense.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Sonos zp90
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited September 2012
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    That's cool. I just want to be the passenger.

    DUDE!!
    That's disgusting!!
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited September 2012
    93' Nissan Hardbody, 140k on it and runs like a champ.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited September 2012
    I'm still driving my 71GMC truck,third motor,second transmission,second rear-end lost track of miles years ago.She can be a pain at times but no payment.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2012
    I have a couple of them, but no payments on any of them...
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2012
    I got a 2009 Camry LS with about 40K on it. No payments. Really loaded, nice car that has no "soul" or spirit whatsoever. Compared to previous vehicles such as The Green Mamba, The Chief, The Hindenburg, The Shark, and The Gray Shark, this thing ranks as The Wild Bore.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2012
    brgman wrote: »
    DUDE!!
    That's disgusting!!
    HAHAHA. What's wrong with cruzing around picking up chicks and giving them a ride.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited September 2012
    2010 Toyota RAV4 AWD with 45,000 miles since purchased new. Mechanically, it's perfect. But I can't believe how many rattles and squeaks this car have....not to mention the interior having some of the cheapest plastic around. Still, I will drive it until at least 100,000 miles. If I can get good money for it at that time (in about 3 years at current rate), I will exchange it for another car.

    Eyeing new Nissan Altima or Honda Accord.
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited September 2012
    LOVE this thread. Wish I could contribute but both of my Ferrari's are still pretty decent :P
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  • Falke401
    Falke401 Posts: 15
    edited September 2012
    2002 Civic with 247K miles. Everything works perfect on it somewhow and also cant get rid of it. I never put any money into it except for oil changes and such and it just keeps going.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,039
    edited September 2012
    97 Cavalier, 2 door 5 speed. Manual crank windows, no a.c. 283k miles

    Unfortunatley about to part ways with her but owes me nothin!
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • ambiophonics
    ambiophonics Posts: 726
    edited September 2012
    1986 Toyota Celica - still get close to 30mpg, just turned 120K
    2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited September 2012
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    HAHAHA. What's wrong with cruzing around picking up chicks and giving them a ride.

    It's not \that\ disgusting. Just be sure not to double park.
    Too much **** to list....
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited September 2012
    1986 Nissan Hard Body XE extended cab short bed. original paint and original rims. NAPS z24 and a 5 speed overdrive. 223k miles and 27 mhp with an air conditioner that will run you out. I run it back and fourth to work for 3 weeks on one tank.
    Too much **** to list....
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,008
    edited September 2012
    Our daily is a 07 ltd Rav4 great CUV, but as someone else pointed out this thing rattles. Our other is a 98 altima this has 138k kms, it is our maternity car. (driven pretty much only when she was on Mat leave and will be again soon). It suffers only from rust in the typical Atima areas oh and the seats are not very comfortable. No payments on either.
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited September 2012
    1998 Subaru Legacy with ~157K miles
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2012
    Ford Focus. Whenever we're driving in my car, my wife always states "what are all those noises" and "this car doesn't have very much power"... I'll keeping it for the zero maintenance and 35mpg for a while.
    Jake
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  • cwsmith68
    cwsmith68 Posts: 434
    edited September 2012
    2004 Honda Element w/139,000 and a 1993 Nissan Hardbody ext. cab 4x4 v6 w/255,000 and very cold a/c :lol:
    Main system:
    Denon PRA-1500, Denon POA-2400, Denon TU-660, Denon DCD-2560, Denon DVD-2910, Denon DRS-640, Denon DP-30L II w/DL-301 mc cart, BSR EQ-3000, DCM Timeframe 600's
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,754
    edited September 2012
    2004 Honda Odyssey (I know a MINIVAN!! :eek:) Just about $150K, no payments and no problems. Great people mover....
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited September 2012
    ken brydson wrote: »
    2004 Honda Odyssey (I know a MINIVAN!! :eek:) Just about $150K, no payments and no problems. Great people mover....

    Ken I assure you, the van is not worth $150k. :biggrin:
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  • oldmodman
    oldmodman Posts: 740
    edited September 2012
    1992 Ford Explorer, bought new in 92
    2002 Toyota Corolla CE, bought in 2008 from a friend's estate.
    2003 Ford SVT Cobra, bought new in 2002 and I'll never sell it.
    Currently building another new engine for it. Expecting 780rwhp on E-85
    Plus a bunch of motorcycles.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,754
    edited September 2012
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    Ken I assure you, the van is not worth $150k. :biggrin:

    Haha. Drunk posting gets me every time....
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  • Jim Shearer
    Jim Shearer Posts: 369
    edited September 2012
    2001 Toyota Echo. Not fun to drive like our previous VW's and noisy on the highway. But it is extremely reliable; low cost of ownership, and does a good job of passing gas stations: so far, over its lifetime (currently at about 155K miles), it has averaged 45 mpg.
    A day without music is like a day without food.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2012
    My previous Suzuki Forenza is about as boring as it gets. I have a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee now, and love it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited September 2012
    '97 Ford Ranger with over 215,000 miles. This truck just won't quit. Recently had a tree limb fall on it. Still running but the manual trans is killing me in rush hour traffic. I just don't want to spend the coin on a new car but it's looking like New Car vs Knee Replacement, lol!

    Test drove a new Miata with the retractable hardtop. Love it. $30K.
    Test drove a new Mustang. Love it. $30K.
    Eyeing the new V6, 8 speed Charger. Love it. $35K.

    Love is expensive.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited September 2012
    My summer car does not qualify, it's a '95 Trans Am with performance mods. Now my winter car is a different story. '93 Bonneville four door sedan. Looks like grandpa's car. It's even a ho hum dark green. Get's me through the Canadian winter though.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited September 2012
    Fongolio wrote: »
    My summer car does not qualify, it's a '95 Trans Am with performance mods. Now my winter car is a different story. '93 Bonneville four door sedan. Looks like grandpa's car. It's even a ho hum dark green. Get's me through the Canadian winter though.

    Hey ! I too happen to have a 93 Bonnevile (dark green metalic), those are way far from mediocre cars! (especially the turbocharged versions !) The 3800 is Legendary !!! Have you redone the upper & lower intake manifolds yet ? :cool:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2012
    Personally, I don't think I've ever owned a car anyone here would care to fawn over and probably "never" will! Don't get off on the internal combustion engine and all its accoutrements. Does that mean I have to hand in my "man" card: Since driving that 600 hp+ overpriced vehicle. Makes one a real man, right! lol

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited September 2012
    2008 Honda Accord EX-L. I have 3 payments left and will drive this car to the end of time if I can. It only has 83k miles on it.
    No excuses!
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